Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources. As a Cost Manager within the Defence (Real Estate) sector, you will manage quantity surveying and cost consultancy activities including pre and post contract duties. You will produce cost estimates, manage tender processes, review and analyse tender returns, and provide procurement advice. The role involves two-stage procurement using NEC4 contracts, attending meetings, preparing financial reports, and monitoring project status.

You will take personal responsibility for cost checks and valuations on larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate cost control. You will apply value engineering principles and ensure projects remain on budget from design through to completion. Full post contract duties include managing variations and negotiating final account settlements.

Building and maintaining trusted client relationships is essential, as is interfacing with clients and consultants at all project stages. You will also support junior team members to deliver cost management services efficiently and effectively. This role requires adherence to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Employment is conditional upon successful completion of security clearance, including Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) and SC Clearance Vetting, involving background checks and assessments. Failure to obtain or maintain clearance may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

Experience
Proven consultancy experience in quantity surveying with professional membership of RICS (or working towards it). Experience managing high value and complex projects in a consultancy environment. Defence, workplace, retail, commercial or mixed-use sector experience is desirable.

Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts and cost management processes. Experience with Microsoft Office packages and CostX. Awareness of SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

About you
First class communicator capable of establishing and maintaining strong client relationships. Commercially aware with excellent negotiation and organisational skills. High standard of numeracy and strong IT skills. Client-facing and enthusiastic about the industry. Able to work independently and as part of a team, effectively prioritising delivery to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications
Degree or Masters in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification. Professional membership of RICS (or working towards this) is required.